Conestoga Valley SERVING OUR COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
REACHING MORE THAN 13,770 HOMES
Kids Invited To Explore World of First Responders BY JEFF FALK
Dementia Education
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“Reframing Dementia”
Reducing the stigma of dementia and helping care partners to build tools for purposeful engagement for someone living with brain changes.
A Four-Part Series
(2¼ hours each) Held at ELANCO Library 11 Chestnut St. New Holland.
Lunch & Learn
(we’ll provide dessert)
12 P.M.-2:15 P.M. July 22, 24, 31 & August 7 Coffee Talk
A participant at last year’s Cadet Camp completes a task at a skills station.
5:45-8 P.M. July 24, 31 & August 4 & 6
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Ephrata Concert Band Makes Music That Brings the Community Together
Cost
$60 per person
BY JEFF FALK
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Scan the QR code for more information or to register.
www.theforgeworks.org 717-355-6270
Dozens of talented musicians are playing 14 types of instruments with passion and expertise. But the key to their collective sound quality is cooperation, collaboration and coordination. Members of the Ephrata Concert Band create beautiful music together. “These (musicians) are people who enjoy playing their instruments,” said Jim Kimmel, the Ephrata See Band pg 3 The Ephrata Concert Band performs at a recent show.
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Stop in and see our large selection! Pictured are just a few styles and colors we have to offer.
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(we’ll provide coffee & dessert)
ou don’t really know if you like something unless you try it. You don’t really know what something is like until you give it a chance. Cadet Camp provides kids with an in-depth, hands-on glimpse into the professional portion of a first responder’s lifestyle. “We hope kids want to come out and learn about first responders,” said Kim Herskowitz, Cadet Camp’s coordinator. “It gives them an opportunity to get a little taste of it. It’s an opportunity to try some things they wouldn’t be able to try every day. Maybe we can get these kids to consider it as a career path. It’s about connecting with them while they’re young and seeing if they have an interest. It’s just kind of letting them know what’s out there.” The fifth edition of Lafayette Fire Company’s annual Cadet Camp will be conducted over two days, from 4:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 1, and from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2, at 63 Lafayette Way, Lancaster. Cadet Camp is designed for kids ages 8 to 14 who reside in Lancaster County. There is a fee involved with registering for Cadet Camp, but there are also scholarships available to defray costs. To register, go to www.lafayettefire.com/ cadetcamp before Tuesday, July 22. “We respond to so many different kinds of calls,” said Herskowitz. “It’s not like a single service anymore.
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Men and Machines Classic Car Show Will Benefit Stan Deen Foundation BY ANN MEAD ASH
Steve Loewen grew up in New Holland and attended Garden Spot High School (GSHS), where he took part in Garden Spot Performing Arts productions under the direction of Stan Deen. Nate Deen, also a GSHS graduate, was taken in by Stan as a troubled teen. Their story has now been told on the big screen via the award-winning movie “Brave the Dark.” In spite of both men growing up in close proximity, Steve and Nate had never met until early 2024 when they happened upon each other in the lobby at Penn Cinema. They got to know each other better over a few lunches at The Split. Both Steve and Nate are self-admitted “car guys,” so, it was no surprise when Nate offered to help out at the 2024 car show Steve oversees each July in New Holland. The meeting has now proved providential for the pair, who will partner to present the 2025 New Holland Classic Car Show. This year’s 44th annual event, which will benefit the Stan Deen Foundation, will be held in the New Holland Community Memorial Park, 400 E. Jackson St., New Holland, on Sunday, July 13, beginning at 9:30 a.m. when cars may enter the show field. As in the past, vehicles to be judged must be registered by noon on Saturday, July 12. The event will be held rain or shine. “It’s a way to introduce the Stan Deen Foundation to the New Holland community,” said Nate. “This is where it started.” Josh Graber, president of the See Men and Machines pg 5
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